Question 1

Which of the following is legal according to the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA)passed in 1977?

Accepted Answer

The FCPA allows for "grease payments" or "facilitating payments" made to lower-level government officials to expedite routine government actions. However, any payments made to high ranking officials, bribes to political parties, or kickbacks to win contracts are illegal under the FCPA.

Question 2

____________ assumes absolute truths that would require exactly the same standard and behavior in every culture.

Accepted Answer

Ethical imperialism is the belief that there are absolute moral truths that apply universally to all cultures and individuals, regardless of their beliefs or values. It assumes that one's own cultural values are superior to those of other cultures, and that everyone should conform to them. This approach can be seen as imposing one's own standards on others and not respecting diversity in cultural values and beliefs.

Question 3

According to the 2009 Corruption Perception Index (CPI),which country would be the least corrupt?

Accepted Answer

The 2009 Corruption Perception Index (CPI) ranks countries and territories based on how corrupt their public sector is perceived to be. The index uses a scale of 0 (highly corrupt) to 10 (very clean). In 2009, New Zealand scored the highest with a CPI score of 9.4, indicating that it is perceived to be the least corrupt country. The United States scored 7.5, Bangladesh scored 2.4, and Haiti scored 1.8.

Question 4

of the following statements about the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD)Anti-Bribery Convention (the "Convention")which are untrue.

Accepted Answer

Statement D is untrue because the Convention does not ban gifts to political parties, but it does require parties to disclose such gifts. Statement E is untrue because the Convention allows for tax deductibility of bribes in certain circumstances, such as when the bribe is extorted and the payer is the victim.

Question 5

Which of the following is false?

Accepted Answer

Organizations are indeed affected by the expatriate family's ability to adjust to the new setting. The family's happiness and well-being can directly impact the success of the expatriate's assignment. Therefore, statement B is false.

Question 6

Social Accountability International developed a standard called Social Accountability 8000 (SA 8000)to help organizations in workplace conditions including but not limited to

Accepted Answer

SA 8000 covers workplace conditions such as child labor, forced labor, health and safety, and discrimination, among others. Therefore, the best choice is E, All of the above.

Question 7

____________ reflects acceptance of inequality and respect for social status or class boundaries.

Accepted Answer

High power distance reflects acceptance of inequality and respect for social status or class boundaries. This is a cultural dimension identified by Geert Hofstede, which describes how much a society values hierarchy and authority. A high power distance culture gives more importance to social status, power, and authority, whereas a low power distance culture values equality and democratic decision-making.

Question 8

The "psychic distance paradox" causes performance failures because:

Accepted Answer

The "psychic distance paradox" refers to the fact that managers may underestimate the cultural differences between countries that are perceived to be similar, leading to performance failures. This is because they may prepare less and assume that their knowledge of one culture is sufficient to conduct business in the other, even though they may be quite different. Option A is incorrect because negotiators in a similar culture are more likely to perceive the cultures as being similar rather than significantly different. Option C is incorrect because the paradox is focused on managers who are new to a culture, not expatriates who have been living in a culture for a while. Option D is incorrect because language proficiency is only one factor in understanding a culture's behavior.

Question 9

Which of the following is false?

Accepted Answer

Cultures new to an individual may not immediately impact their interpretation of experience, as individuals often interpret new cultures through the lens of their existing cultural understanding.

Question 10

Which of the following is an example of a high power distance country?

Accepted Answer

India is an example of a high power distance country, where there is a significant gap between those in positions of power and those who are not. It is a culture that values hierarchy and authority, and individuals are expected to defer to those in positions of power without question.

Question 11

Reebok Corporation has made human rights a hallmark of its corporate strategy,culture,and identity.Briefly describe at least two of the ways in which the company addresses international human rights issues.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Reebok Corporation has made human rights a...

Question 12

"When in Rome,do as Romans do" is an example of:

Accepted Answer

"When in Rome, do as Romans do" is a popular saying that highlights the importance of cultural relativism. It suggests that we should adapt to the local customs and behaviors of a particular culture when we are visiting or living within it. Therefore, the best choice that describes this saying is cultural relativism (D).

Question 13

When dealing with an individual from a different culture,

Accepted Answer

It is generally considered best practice to adapt one's negotiation behavior to their negotiation partner when dealing with individuals from a different culture. This helps to build rapport, trust, and goodwill.

Question 14

Which of the following is true?

Accepted Answer

Collectivists often prefer mediation as it aligns with their emphasis on group harmony and compromise, rather than confrontation or adversarial approaches like adjudication.

Question 15

___________ defines themselves in terms of their group memberships and their contributions to the success of those groups.

Accepted Answer

Collectivists define themselves in terms of their group memberships and their contributions to the success of those groups. Individualists, on the other hand, define themselves more in terms of their individual achievements and independence. High power distance and low power distance refer to how much a culture values hierarchy and authority, and are not directly related to individual or group identity.

Question 16

Civil society refers to:

Accepted Answer

Civil society refers to the organizations and institutions that operate outside of the government and are involved in promoting the interests of citizens in a society. These can include media, not-for-profit organizations, academic institutions, religious and political groups, and other groups interested in promoting social and political change. Therefore, option B is the best choice.

Quiz 11: Managing for Ethics and Social Responsibility in a Global Business Environment

Which of the following is legal according to the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) passed in 1977?

____________ assumes absolute truths that would require exactly the same standard and behavior in every culture.

According to the 2009 Corruption Perception Index (CPI) ,which country would be the least corrupt?

of the following statements about the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) Anti-Bribery Convention (the "Convention") which are untrue.

Which of the following is false?

Social Accountability International developed a standard called Social Accountability 8000 (SA 8000) to help organizations in workplace conditions including but not limited to

____________ reflects acceptance of inequality and respect for social status or class boundaries.

The "psychic distance paradox" causes performance failures because:

Which of the following is false?

Which of the following is an example of a high power distance country?

Reebok Corporation has made human rights a hallmark of its corporate strategy,culture,and identity.Briefly describe at least two of the ways in which the company addresses international human rights issues.

"When in Rome,do as Romans do" is an example of:

When dealing with an individual from a different culture,

Which of the following is true?

___________ defines themselves in terms of their group memberships and their contributions to the success of those groups.

Civil society refers to: